Mommy, Daddy, Wait For Me: The Struggles of Teen Parents

The daunting reality of unprepared teens facing the task of becoming parents—while they are still children themselves—is thoughtfully explored in this powerful 24 min. video. The adjustments during pregnancy through to the parenting challenges of toddlers are covered through the perspective of five teenage mothers and two teen fathers. Latino and Caucasian teens are featured. These teens discuss their imagined futures with their current reality, their struggles with finances and personal isolation. Appropriate for use in Family Studies 10-12.